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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1887-12-08

1t is strange so many men forget
that lions skin will not cover an ass
ears. How often we see men affecting
to be wise about something when ev-
eryone knows them ignorant, or boast
ing of bravery when their liver is lu-
minous with whiteness. There are
young ladies too who would be litera-
ry with an English literature primer
and twenty six novels by "the Dutch
ess" for stock in trade And 1 have
known man who was ignorant of the
first principles of art to gravely affect
the art connoisseur, besides being an
authority on music, literature, philos-
ophy, green cheese and the man in
the moon. But this one is a peculiar
sort of sham, for he has persuaded on
ly himself that he is lion, and roars,
paws dirt and lashes his tail to the
great amusement of all the animals in
the forest. And there is that youth
who spends a year in Washington,
lives in a back street and eats at
hash house, but going back to bis ru-
raj home can talk of nothing but Sen
ators, big dinners and affairs of State.
Everyone knows that female sham
who is continually alluding- to "my
family till one would suppose she
traced her lineage back to Baalams
mule. Her father was county senator
for term and hence she knocks her
sublime head against the stars. Heav-
en- only knows who her grandfather
was.
"Now MY family" says she, ssnever
would forgive my sister for M arr, ing
Mr.. Turnipdigger. You know we al
ways has been a very high strung
family, and all our connections back
in the old Virginny families was so.
But they was proud of Cap'n Bloyo-
horn when merried him an he's ris'
right on up. But law, 1 amt never
agoing to merry a politician again,
for since Cap'n Bloyohorn has been
county clerk amt seen him none.
But it alters did seem to me as them
places fits our family, and they do say
they is going to run the Cap'n for
Congress. His name amt up vet,
but its talked around. But law, he's
so tired of public life I shaat let him
accept, an If they WILL run him any
way, l sholy aint going among them
awful women in Washington as goes
half dressed, an all that, MY family
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1887-12-08

The nineteenth century is too far
advanced FOR the surcess Of the at
tempt to frighten the North with JEFF
terson Davis as a raw head and
bloody bones.-.St Louis Republican.
Dem.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1887-12-08

The correspondent of the Peters
burg Mder-Appcay thinks he has
found out what we are all waiting to
know-whom our next governor will
be. tie Cor she) says: "Your CORES
pondent asserts upon the authority of
careful observation (the best criter
ion after alD that the present outlook
IS that the progressiveDemocracy of the
State will push Stedman's name before
the nominating convention to suc-
cessful consummation, land with this re-
suit equal success at the allot box
can be confidently expected.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1887-12-08
THE PUBLTC'S OPINION.
EDITORIAL ETCHINGs FROM Ey-
ERTWHERE.

n miscellaneous Mixture of Points.
Persouai, Political, Social, and In
dustrial That the Papers are Talking
About.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1887-12-08

jay Gould has landed in England,
but Queen Victoria still retains con.
trolling interest in the throne.-Lite.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1887-12-08

4. M. ST a OK.
ey at La w
DANBURY, n. G.
Special ttention paid to the collection of
claims an the preparation of legal papers
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

FoRT SMITH, Ark, is an enterpris-
ing town. It is determined to grow
and has issued q pamphlet which
pictures the advantages surrounding
a residence in Fort Smith in glowing
colors. There is one feature Ct the
inducements offered to settlers which
speaks highly for the broad-minded-
ness of Fort Smith. To become a
citizen of that place it is not neces-
sary to carry with you a coat-of-arms
and a genealogical tree. In fact,
Fort Smith cares nothing about q
mans past. Its pamphlet remsrks /:
aEven q horse theft from Ohio can
become q leading citizen of Fort
Smith If he is wise enough to keep his
mouth shut and let other peoples
lives alone" What could be more
generous than this7 Nemesis has NO
place within the gates OF Fort Smith
Everything is forgiven there save
gossip. What Fort Smith must hasa
at any price is leading citizens, and
it seems likely to get them. Western
towns attempting to compete with.
Fort Smith will have TO keep very
wida-awako At all fimaa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

Serious Dynamite Explosion.


FULTON. Mo-, Sept. 24.-At 2 p.
N. a loud explosion was heard at the
railroad coal mine, west of town, and
soon men came in hot haste for
medical aid. 1t seems that the dyna-
mite cartridges used for blasting had
net been working well, and that Ed.
Carpenter, while holding a handful
and talking about them to Alvin and
Charley Harris, began scraping n
with a nail. Suddenly the cartridges
exploded with terrific force, knock
ing the three men ~senseless. The
explosion brought a number quickly
to the scene and they found ON hasty
examination that the man were
seriously injured. Charley Harris
had his side badly torn, Carpenter
had his right eye blown out and his
left SO badly damaged that he may
become sightless. Both his hands
we're torn almost off and his left leg
and abdomen were badly torn. His
leg was so badly torn as to require
amputatioD. His recovery is very
doubtful. He is a resident of this
town and has a wife and three chill
dren. Alvin Harris was badly
shocked, but is probably not serious
ly hurt. He and his brother will
p0oua
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
SherIf,s Sale

BY virtue and authority of a trans
cript execution issued from the office of
the clerk of the circuit court ofArdrain
county, Missouri, returnable at the
October term, 1887, Of said court, and TO
me directed in favor of STANDARD Rub
Der Go. and against M. E. Bolts I have
levied upon and seized all the right,
title, interest and claim of the said M.
z. Bolts Of, in and to the following
described real estate, to-wit: Lot Z,
block III, original town of Mexico, Mo.
All lying and being In the said county,
and State of Missouri; and / win, on
Friday, the 9TH day Of October, A. ID.
1887, between the hours of nine O'Clock
II the forenoon and five O'Clock in the
afternoon of that day, at the Court
House door, in the city of Mexico,
county of Audrain aforesaid, sci the
same. or SO much thereof as may be
equired, at public venue, to the high
est bidder for cash in hand, (subject to
oil prior liens and ~jndgments,) to eat
isfy said execution and costs.
j. w ATCHISoN,
Sheriff Audrain, 20, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
AND VICINITY,

C-esresReaaeAee "a the Ledger
CsSTsAIa, Me, Sept 2se@Raas
Mclaughlin has gone se ST. Louis
where be has obtained n position ia
the s., Louis Carriage Works
Riggs Evans will leave Ia q few
days FOR Kansas C3ty,
AIR, G, ", Riageasy has collected
a very fine drove Of 90 calves aserag,
ing Sil per head, average weight be-
ing AIS pounds
The school aader f. j, Hodge is
progressing and in aae working or.
der having On roll Is pupils,
A series Of temperance lectures
we're recently delivered by Chas,
Holt Of Chicago lie organized a
Loyal Legion company Of about SO
boys, and gave them a start in tae-
Mrs, Mary Crockett, an estimable
old lady of Is years, met with q pain,
full accident "a fortnight since. DIR,
McAlister was summoned and set the
fractured limb, and she is reported
TO be in an easy condition and rest,
ing well.
The marriage of Miss Anna Belle
Boyle to Mr., Thos. b. Ridgeway,
took place at the residence of the
brides uncle and guardian, MIR, j. NJ
Fox, at $3.50 y. III. Sunday. Mr..
Ridgeway is one of the most sober
and industrious young men in thi:
vicinity. The bride comes from ont
of the most honored and respected
| families in this part of the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
Sheriff's Sale.

BY virtue and authority of a tran
script execution issued from the Office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Au-
drain county, Missouri, returnable at
the October term, 1887, of said court
and to me directed in favor of S. b.
Tooker and against NJ. E. Bolts. l
have levied upon and seized all the
right, title, interest and claim of the
said M. E. Bolts of, In and to the fol.
towing described real estate, to-wit:
Lot z, block IL, town oforiginal Mexico,
Missouri, all lying and being in the
said county, and state of Missouri; and
l will, oil
Friday, the 9TH day of October, A. d..
1887, between the hours of nine O'Clock
in the forenoon and five O'Clock in the
afternoon of that day, at the Court
door, in the city of Mexico,
county of Audrain aforesaid, sell the
same, or SO much thereof as may be re-
quired, at public vendue, to the highest
bidder for cash in hand, (subject to ali
prior liens and judgments,) to satisfy
said execution and costs.
j. w. ATCHISON,
SHERIFF. f Audrain county, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
SheriH,s Sale.

BY virtue and authority of a tran
script execution issued from the office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court Of
Andrain county, Missouri, returnable
at the October term, 1887, of said court,
and to me directed In favor of DeLaport,
Ward 4 Co., and against J. N. Cart
NELL, L have levied upon and seized all
the right, title, interest and claim ofthe
said j. N. Cartmell of, in and to the
following described real estate. to-wit:
East one-half southeast and southeast
northeast section z, township 81.
., all lying and being in the said crIn-
ty, and state Of Missouri; and / VIZ. on
Friday. the 7th day of October. A. D..
1887, between the hours of nine O'Clock
in h morning and five O'Clock in the
afternoon of that day, at the Court
House door, in the city Of Mexico, coun-
ty of Audrain aforesaid, sell the same,
or so much thereofas may be required,
at public vendue to the highest bidder
for cash In hand, (snbject to all prior
liens and iudgments,5 to satisfy said
execution and costs.
J. W. ATCHISON,
Sheriff Of Audrain county. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
Sheriff's Sale.


By virtue and authority of a tran.
script execution issued from the Office OF
the Clerk CT the Circuit Court of Au-
drain county Missouri, r~eturnable al
the October term, 1887, OF said court,
and directed to me in favor of Dele
port, Ward & Co., and against j. n,
Cartmell, / have levied upon and seized
all the right, title. interest and claim OF
the said. j. N. Cartme1l of, in and to
the following described real estate to.
wit: East one-half southeast and south
east northeast section Z, township 81,
range 6, all lying aud being in the said
county, and state of Missouri; and ]
will, on
Friday, the 7th day of October, A. D.
1887, between the hours of nine O'Clock
in the forenoon and five O'Clock in the
of that day, at the Court
House door, in the city of Mexico.
county, of Audrain aforesaid, sell the
same, or so..mucn thereof as may be re-
CURED, at public vendue. to the highest
bidder for cash in hand, Subject to all
prior liens and ~judgments,) 10 satisfy
said execution and costs.
J.. w. Atchison,
Sheriff Of Audrain county, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
HOOP-LA.
The Greatest of Great Circuses-
Cincinnati Sees and Enjoys
a Superior Circus.

Much has been said and written
about circuses, and much will con-
| tinue to be said and written of them;
truly the circus is for the amusement
of the masses; but do people stopto
think of the amount of capital, the
world of property, the number of
people, the hundreds of beasts, and
the thousand and one other things
which go to make up a show which
can nowadays be entitled a big cir
Gus?
A visit to the show grounds di-
rectly back of Lincoln park this af-
ternoon, this evening, OF tomorrow
afternoon or tomorrow evening will
convince any one-the most skeptieal
of mortals included-that to be a big
and a great circus, is to be big and
great indeed.
The circus came to town Yesterday.
IL exhibited to q large audience
last night.
It gave entire satisfaction.
II fulfilled all its promises.
It kept ITS every pledge and pleased
beyond expectation.
Such is the magnitude of the Doris
& Colvin colossal show that it ap-
pears like a very city of snow-white
tents to a person standing in Lincoln
park and looking westward.
Speaking of the West, by the way,
one needs but visit the circus to be
transported into the very heart of
the Wild West. A trip across the
continent could give no such idea of
life on the great prairie as a visit to
the big circus. The Wild West de-
partment is a whole show in itself,
and last night it actually surprised
the thousands who assembled in the
huge tents. Cincinnati Telegram,
May 9Th.
At Mexico Monday, Oct. 3rd.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
MARTINSBURG ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
MARTINsBURG, Sept. 27.-Charlie
Coil, of Seymour, Texas, formerly OF
this place, is at home on a brief visit.
Misses Susie and Annie French, OF
Mexico, are visiting in the Burg and
vicinity.
Miss Angie Copeland left for st.
Louis Sunday to see the G. A. r.
Cash Copeland left on Monday for
St. Louis.
Married, at the Baptist church,
Sunday evening, at $3.50, Miss Mamie
Martin and Mr.. Chas. Woodward, OF
Brentwood, Texas. Attendants
Miss Alma Crigler and 7. B. Duncan,
Miss Minnie Jones and Prof. B. w.
Torreyson. Long before the hour
for church service had arrived the
house was packed, and after an elo-
quent address by Rev. Robnett, OF
Texas, the choir sang a few appro-
pirate hymns. The bridal party
marched in to Mendelssohn's wed.
ding march, executed by Mrs. Cots.
worth, of Kansas City. The ceremony
was brief and beautiful, and many
handsome presents were received and
the good wishes of everybody follow
them to their sunny southern home.
Misses Mary Boyd and Lena Har-
rison, with their gallant escorts,
Messrs Rodgers and Douglas, attend.
ed the wedding services Sunday.
Miss Maggie TorreysoD, of Lad
donia, was one Of the wedding
guests.
Miss Johnnie Fike, of Montgom-
cry City, was a wedding guest.
Mr.. Tom Robnett and family, OF
Laddonia, were present at the we'd
ding.
Rev. Robnett and wife left Monday
for st. Louis and home.
We are having a Democratic reun-
ion this week, as all the G.. A. r.
folks have gone to st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
Sherif's Sale.

By virtue and authority of a transcript
execution issued from the office of the
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Audrain
county, Missouri, returnab e at the Oc-
tober term, 1887, of said court, and to
me directed in favor of s. Kots and
against NJ. E. Bolts, / have levied upon
and seized all the right, title, interest
and claim of the said M. E. Bolts of. in
and to the following described real es-
tate, to-wit: Lot z, block IL, original
town of Mexico, Missouri, all lying aud
being in the said county, and state of
Missouri; and I will on
Friday, the 9TH day Of October, A. d.
1887, between the hours of nine O'Clock
in the forenoon and Ave O'Clock in the
afternoon of that day, st the Court
House door, in the city of Mexico, coun-
ty ofAudrain aforesaid, sell the same,
or so much thereof as may be required,
at public vendue, to the highest bidder
for cash in hand, (subject to all prior
liens and judgments,) to satisfy said ex-
ecution and costs.
]. w. ATCHISON,
Sheriff of Audrain county, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
Friday, October 9TH, 1887,
Eharif,s Sale.

BY virtue and authority Of a tram
script execution issued from the Office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court ofAu-
drain county, Missouri, returnable at
the October term, 1887, of said court,
and to me directed in favor of Della
port. Ward & Co., and against J. N.
Cartmell. / have levied upon andse lied
all the right, title, interest and claim of
the said j. N. Cartmell of, IN and to the
following described real estate, to-wit'
East one-half southeast and southeast
northeast section z, township 81, range
@, all lying and being in the said county
and state of Missouri; and | will, on
Friday the 7th day of October, A.. d.
1887, between the hours of nine o'clock
in the forenoon and five o'clock in the
afternoon of that day, at the Court
House door, in the city of Mexico, coun-
ty of Audrain aforesaid, sell the same,
or SO much thereof as may be required,
at public vendue, to the highest bidder
for cash in hand, (subject to all prior
liens and judgments,) to satisfy said
execution and costs.
J. w. ATCHISON,
Sheriff.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
Shertff,s Sale.

BY virtue and authority of a trans
script execution issued from the Office
of the clerk of the Circuit Court of Au-
drain county, Missouri, ~returnable at
the October term, 1887, of said court,
and to me directed in favor of p. H.
John Fish and against Ben
Hill, / have levied upon and
seized all the right, title, interest and
claim of the said Benjamin Hill of, in
and to the following described real
to-wit: 40 acres the northwest
one-fourth of the southeast quarter of
section SO, township so, range 2, all
lying and being in the said county, nd
State of Missouri; and l viii, on
Friday, the 9TH day of October, A. ID.
1887, between the hours of nine O'Clock
in the forenoon and five O'Clock in the
afternoon of that day, at the Court
House door, in the city of Mexico,
county of Audrain aforesaid, sell the
same, or so much thereof as may be re-
quired, at public vendue, to the high
est bidder for cash in hand, (subject to.
all prior liens and judgments,) to sat-
isfy said execution and costs.
j. w. ATCHISON,
Sheriff Audrain Co, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
sher,Rs Sale.

BY virtue and authority of a trans
cript execution issued from the Office Of
the clerk of the Circuit Court OF An
drain county, Missouri, returnabie at
the October term, 1887. of said mi
and to me directed in favor of Mason
& CO., and against M. ].
Bolts, / have le~viedfupon and seized an
the right, title. interest and claim of the
said NJ. E. Bots of, in and to the fol-
described real estate, to-wi
Lot z, block IL, original town of Mexi-
co, No., all lying and being in the said
county, and State of Missouri. and I
will, on
Friday, the 9TH day of October, A. ID.
1887, between the hours Of nine O'Clock
in the forenoon and FIVE O'Clock In the
afternoon of that day, at the Court
House door, in the city of Mexico. Go.
of Audrain aforesaid, sell the same. q
much thereof as may be required. at
public vendue, to the highest bidder
for cash in hand, (subject to all priod
liens any ~judgments,J to satisfy sal
and costs.
J. w. ATCHIS0N,
Sheriff Audrain Co, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

The following was taken from the
ANSWERS to Correspondence" in to-
days Republican:
r. D., Mexico, Mo.-The law you
refer to is, probably, n passed at
the late session of the legislature
which makes the giving of a prescrip-
ton by a physician, or pretended
physician, for "any compound OF
which liquors shall form a part to be
used otherwise than for medicinal
purposes" an offence punishable
with a fine OF $40 to 5000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

@. A. KEEToN, Of this city, has
gone to Kansas City to accept a po-
sition. Keeton is one of Audrain's
oldest and most experienced newspa-
per men. He has served in the har-
ness for years and years faithfully
and we'll. In addition to being a
good business man he is a genial gen.
tleman and the LEDGER wishes him
success in his new field.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

WE are glad to see that the City
Council agrees with the idea advanced
by the LEDGER sometime since, that
the $4,000 a year water rental should
be set aside and not spent till the
matter is settled, SO that if the suit
should result in favor of the water
company the money would be on
hand to pay promptly. This money
is being invested at 8 per cent. and
the city will be in shape to meet the
matter, no difference how it results.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
Sore Ewes

The eyes are always IN ~sysnnethy With
the body. aud Afford an excellent index
af its eanflitiaA, When the eyes become
weak, aud The lids iai1amed aud sore, il u
an eNidenee that the sysiem has become
aisaflefed by s~efafuia, for which Ayers
s~araanarii'a h the best known remedy.
serafula, which produced a painful liz
heila.i.ailen Ia my eses, caused me mitch
SUFFERING Tor q humber of years. hs Inc
ads ~ al y physician | commenced taking
Ayers sarssiafitla. After asiag this
medicine a short time | was completely
Cured
My eyes are now In n splendid condition,
aud ! aia a. well aud streng rs ever.
Mrs. William Gage. Concord. n, IL,
For a number of years l was troubled
with a hainor Ia my eyes, and was unable
10 obtain any relief until ! commenced
using Ayers sarsaparilia. This medicine
has effected u complete cure, and believe
II 10 be the best OF blood purifiers. -
Z. L. Upton. Nashua, n. II,
From childhood, aud until within q few
months, | have been afflicted with Weak
aud Sore Eyes. | have used for these
complaints, with beneficial results. Ayers
sAA ttitts va ttiistltt " " Attst ts1eN
purifier. Mrs. C. Phillips, Glover, VI.
suffered for a year with infiamma-
tten In my left eye. Three ulcers formed
on the ball, deprising me OF sight, and
causing great pain. After trying many
other remedies, TO 10 purpose, | was finally
induced 10 use Ayers Sarsaparilla, and,
BY Taking
three bottles Of this medicine. have been
entirely cured. Ny sight has been re-
stored, aud there Is no sign of infiamma-
tion, sore. or ulcer in my eye Kendall
I. Bowen, Sugar Tree Ridge, Ohio.
My daughter, ten years old, was afflicted
with Serofulous Sore Eyes. During the
last two years she never saw light OF any
kind. Physicians of the highest standing
exerted their skill, but with no permanent
success. On the recommendation of q
friend L purchased a bottle of Ayers Sar-
saparilla, which my daughter commenced
taking. Before she had used the third
bottle her sight was restored. and she can
now look steadily at a brilliant light with
out pain. Her cure is complete. w. e.
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Ayers ~SarsapariIla,
Prepared by d.. j. C. Aver s. Co.. Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 81; six bottles, IS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
MARCHING IN aup.
Thousands OF Veterans faraatag the
STREETS Of 81. Leafs in y Heavy
Rain.
snr.al nlSMieh b &c leAsvs.

srsc4a, ns<pNfeh TO the Ledger,
ST.. LouIs. Me, Sept; 2S,~The
grand parade Of the &. A, II. cen.
meneed promptly al lola this morn
ing, With emily about one-,hira of the
visiting veterans in line, nurias
the forming Of the long column, rain
fell, increasing in volume as the pa
rade began to move, continuing
Throughout. The old soldiers are dis
gusted thoroughly. and msny of them
left on the trsius last night and tins
moraing for their homes, There viii
be DO illumination tonight, AS the
globes would all be broken by the
rain, if the arches were illuminated
Six hours of dry weather and at least
an hour of sunshine is required be-
fore the globes Will stand the heat.
The posts of Missouri encamped at
Hyde Park spent Monday night
agreeably, and the only complaint
made was about q scarcity of straw.
The ground on which their tents
stand lays high, and no water inter
fered with the comfort of The men
This park contains all the Missouri,
posts except those of Kansas City.
About II O'Clock a large and hand
some flag, purchased by the camp
committee, vas presented to the De-
partment of Missouri, Harry b.
Kerone, the Chairman of the com,
mittee, Masking a few fitting remarks
which were responded to by Rev. Juo.
S. Ferguson, chaplain of the depart
meut. The flag was run up on the
large flagstaff in the center of the
park, and the post band rendered the
tune, THE Star-Spangled Banner
After this a large number of the
veterans went down town, some
visiting other camps, Others going te
the Exposition and others points Of
interest in the city. The officers
with the exception of H. B. Kerone
left the camp during the afternoon
and the management of the camp
failing upon the officer of the day
he was kept busy The veterans WHIT
remained at the park spent thei
time in groups relating their variou
experiences during the war, whicl
kept up the interest, and none o
them seemed disheartened on accoun
of the dreary weather. There is bu
little sickness at this camp, a fey
cases or dyseptery caused by tn
unfavorable weather being the mos
serious.